AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Physics
at Thurston Community College, Bury St. Edmunds · college
What the college says
Year One : Spilt into four teaching sections Section 1: Particles and Radiation Section 2: Waves and Optics Section 3: Mechanics and Materials Section 4: Electricity Year Two Section 6: Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics Section 7: Fields Section 8 : Nuclear Physics Section 9: Optional Topic from Astrophysics, Medical Physics,Engineering Physics,Turning points in Physics, Electronics Section 10: Skills in A Level
What you need to get on
Double 6 in Science
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Beyton Campus
Drinkstone Road Beyton, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9AA
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bury St Edmunds
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